Raising the Banner: Hurricanes Fall 1–0 to Panthers in OT

Gallery by Christina Winnegar | September 29, 2026

The Carolina Hurricanes kicked off the 2026–27 hockey season against the Florida Panthers on Tuesday night at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. Before puck drop, Carolina celebrated its 2026 Stanley Cup championship with a banner-raising ceremony.

After a scoreless regulation, Panthers defenseman #42 Gustav Forsling scored with 4.3 seconds remaining in overtime, securing a 1–0 win for Florida.

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